Using the appropriate JCT contract makes sure that your renovation project can be delivered, no matter how complex.
Which one is right for you?
Choosing the right JCT contract is important for two reasons.
Firstly, an overly complex JCT will involve some additional cost in the administration of the contract and legal fees in its establishment.
Secondly, it could make the delivery of the contract overly complex when really a simple contract form will do.
Picking the right JCT
The table below describes broadly the situations under which each individual JCT should be considered.
Please note it is not intended to be an absolute guide; you should speak to your architect, and if needs be, a construction lawyer to make sure that the choice of JCT is appropriate and can be used without any amendments.
Using the appropriate JCT contract makes sure that your renovation project can be delivered, no matter how complex.
While it is entirely appropriate to amend a JCT to meet your specific needs, we do not recommend that you amend the insurance clauses yourself. The way they are phrased has a bearing on how your insurer may seek to settle a claim.
In a worst case scenario, these amendments could be used to avoid payment.
| Type of contract | Complexity | Contract sum |
| Homeowner | Low No structural works |
Sub £50,000 |
| Minor works building contract | Low Minor structural works |
Sub £250,000 |
| Intermediate building contract | Medium Includes structural works |
Up to £1 million |
| Standard JCT building contract | High Includes structural works |
Over £1 million |